Minori holidays

Minori is a small brother of Maiori. It’s cuter, than the big one, has nice restaurants and if you don’t like its’ tiny beach, the route from Minori to Maiori takes only 15 min walking. The town is perfect for those who are tired of Amalfi crowds and camera flashes. But this doesn’t mean there is nothing to immortalize on a photo. One of the most important monuments of the whole coast is actually located here.

Villa Marittima Romana – some 2000 years ago it was a luxurious residence of the imperial court member. It had baths and pools, and by a miracle the unique frescos and mosaics are still alive on its’ walls.

Another famous thing is the Minori pasta, which I was lucky to taste. The traditional Dunderi alla Minorese won’t ever remind you any other kind of paste you have experienced elsewhere! A few restaurants will be mentioned below!

Minori is a short walk away of Maiori. Or a bus or boat ride with a duration of a few minutes. It’s easy to reach both Amalfi, Salerno and VIetri Sul Mare as well – by bus or boat, although I would highly recommend the second option. Taxis are quite pricy in the region, so plan your trip well to avoid it.

Minori hikes

Sentiero dei Limoni – it’s a Maiori to Minori lemon walk. The path lays along the lemon plantations throughout the hills! As you can understand, locals in the old times, before the coastal road was built, used this route to commute on donkeys or by foot, to deliver lemons to the sales spots. It’s one of the most beautiful Maiori walks with lots of ups and downs, and obviously, even more stairs! You will finish the hike in Minori, reaching the centre after overcoming another thousand of stairs down from the hill. That’s why I say it’s better to start in Maiori – the start point is not only clearer to find, but also begins less exhausting keeping your energy for later. And after all, this is where you should stop for a while to taste the famous Minori Limoncello. My story & advices here (add link to main article)

Ravello to Minori or Maiori walk – walk from Ravello to Minori. From the top of Villa Rufolo garden you’ll see an eye-catching cobblestone route. Find the starting point of this path when exiting the villa and turning on the left. There will be an amazing frozen yogurt shop (I recommend the plain one, without toppings) and following the path down the hill you’ll find those cobblestones. Where does it lead? Almost wherever you want! Amalfi, Atrani, Minori, Scala, Castiglione.

All these depending where you turn – left or right. In case you turn left, you have a chance to reach Minori following the stairs and route indicators along your way. Once in Minori you have to options to reach Maiori – take the coastal route (motorway) or use Sentiero dei Limoni reverse route (but this includes many stairs). The Maiori – Minori – Ravello route map can be found here

Discover the defensive system of towers on Amalfi coast – list of towers for a self-guided hike here

Path of the Gods – various hiking trails here (easy) and here (moderate). More information about Sentiero Degli Dei here

La Baia di Ieranto – there used to be a sanctuary dedicated to Athena, that’s where the name comes from, since ‘leros’ means ‘sacred’. The legend says that it was here where Homer set the Sirens attempt to seduce Ulysses. The mystical trail starts at Nerano – map and more info here

Arts

Minori limoncello

Laboratorio Artiginale Mansi – the most famous limoncello producer. Besides that, you can buy various liqueurs, marmalade, candies, ceramic sets. They organize tastings, accept organized group visits to the production site.

Limoncello and Pastry Experience – at Gambardella pasticceria. The tour includes a visit to the Limoncello factory and then pastry tastings at their famous pastry shop.

Restaurants in Minori

For exclusive dining experience head to Maiori to Torre Normanna – an ancient watchtower in Maiori now transformed to a dining experience site. You can choose among its’ so different halls like Norman hall (medieval, indoor), an UIlysses’ table on the rocks for a romantic hideaway for two, Bellavista terrace with sea views or the Bellavista dining room.